Calling All Hunger Games Fans: Let Your Library Help You Survive Until March 23!

Attention All Hunger Games Fans!

Can't Wait Until March 23?

Trying To Survive Until You Can See Panem On The Big Screen?

Come to the NCS Library & Enter Our DYSTOPIA Trivia Contest!

-Form a team of no more than 5 members.

-Swing by the library and pick up a yellow DYSTOPIA entry packet.

-Answer the 20 trivia questions inside and return the packet to a librarian by FRIDAY MARCH 16 @ 5pm!

There will be winning teams in both Upper School and Middle School and the each winning team will receive a goodie basket (including gifts cards for local theatres) for their inevitable trip to the see the movie over spring break!

Don't Forget! Drop your answers to our bonus Hunger Games geography trivia in the red box in the library by TUESDAY MARCH 13 and you have a chance to be one of the lucky recipients of a special Girl On Fire cupcake before break!

And May The Odds Be Ever In Your Favor!

Author Siobhan Vivian Visits NCS Via Skype

On Tuesday, November 16, the 7th and 8th grade classes were visited by author Siobhan Vivian via Skype.  Ms. Vivian is the author of A Little Friendly Advice, Not That Kind of Girl, and NCS Book Club selection, Same Difference.

During the skype interview, students were able to listen to Ms. Vivian talk about her writing process, her inspirations, and her recommendations to students.  Students were also able to ask questions.

For more information about Siobhan Vivian, visit her website, or check out one of her books from the library!

NCS will host an AISGW Conference: "The Evolution of 21st Century Libraries"

On Tuesday, November 9, NCS will host an AISGW Conference on "The Evolution of 21st Century Libraries."  Dr. Katey Craver will join a panel to discuss the future of school libraries.

From the AISGW Website:

In this program, a panel of leading library experts will discuss how technology and economics are reshaping traditional school libraries and how librarians are working to manage these changes while finding ways to continue libraries' core mission -- teaching students literacy and research skills.

Event registration information is available from the AISGW website.

(Image: UCF Library Stacks, a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial (2.0 Generic) image from Amadeus ex Machina's photostream)